Hillarys Boat Harbour — Attraction in Hillarys

Hillarys Boat Harbour is one of those places you can keep coming back to and always find something new. There’s a really solid mix of shops, including beachwear stores, souvenirs, boutiques, and a few bigger names. It’s clean, spacious, and easy to walk around, even when it’s busy. The boardwalk is great for a casual stroll, and the whole area has a relaxed, coastal vibe that’s hard to beat. There are heaps of food options too. Whether you're after fish and chips, something a bit fancy, or just a sweet treat, you’ll find plenty to choose from. It’s a good spot for families, couples, or anyone who just wants a chill afternoon by the water. You can easily spend a couple of hours here without feeling rushed. The only downside is the claw machines. I gave them a go and instantly regretted it. They’re super rigged and feel like they are set up to let you win only once in a blue moon. Save your coins for something better.

Overall, Hillarys is a great place to hang out. It feels like a little holiday without leaving Perth. I’ll definitely be back, just not playing the claw...

Half excellent, half tourist trap.

Food prices seem a little inflated - and there is no arcade/pool parlour like back in the ‘00s which is disappointing as these are great activities to attract non-beachgoers to the area. Also, the bathrooms are disgusting.

The harbour and its beach inlet are generally quite nice and the night life is surprisingly vibrant. Events seem to be regularly hosted such as a cool animal light show as part of a local festival!

If you’re looking for a no-waves beach destination that is child friendly - this is a good choice. Better beaches can be found walking distance south such as Sorrento beach if you’re not looking for food/drinks.

If you intend to launch your boat at this ramp - boat trailer parking is only reserved until 12pm and by 5pm it is impossible to find a parking spot. Launch and retrieval procedures are posted and easy to follow. Freshwater wash stations are provided after retrieval near the dive shop 100m...

A marvellous ferry service to Rottnest, easy and safe disembarking and what a beautiful island to explore. I cycled around, my friend did the hop on & hop off bus so we had different experiences to exchange at the end of our day.Lights came on and more people coming to have dinner in the restaurants. Choo choo train and ride ons for the young and young at heart . This was a Saturday night so probably the busiest day to be there. But everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. On leaving stopped at Rolls vs Bowls. A Vietnamese food shop. The harbour and its beach inlet are generally quite nice and the night life is surprisingly vibrant. Events seem to be regularly hosted such as a cool animal light show as part of a local festival! If you’re looking for a no-waves beach destination that is child friendly - this is a good choice. Lots of restaurants with different types of cuisines to choose from diverse...